During Brain Surgery, the Superior Portion of the Primary Somatic

question 13

Multiple Choice

During brain surgery, the superior portion of the primary somatic sensory cortex of a patient is stimulated. The patient is most likely to

• A) flex his fingers.
• B) talk to the surgeon.
• C) smile.
• D) feel something touching his back.
• E) wiggle his toes.

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